Tokyo: 5 freebies from shrines to 'cool' Japan Jun. 18, 2013 - 06:59AM JST ( 4 ) Finding free things in one of the world's most expensive cities may sound impossible. Surprisingly, Tokyo offers a wide range of museums, parks, historical sites… Read
Discover a different side of Japan on Noto Peninsula Travel Jun. 02, 2013 - 06:20AM JST ( 8 Comments ) For those searching for a unique cultural experience in Japan, look no further than the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture. The Satoyama and Satoumi areas of Noto Peninsula were the first in Japan to be… Read
Tsuwano: A delightful old castle town…and getting there IS half the fun Travel May. 31, 2013 - 06:50AM JST ( 5 Comments ) Tsuwano, a castle town nestled in a valley in the southwest of Shimane Prefecture, bills itself as a “little Kyoto,” but that’s really an injustice. It has its own distinctive character and is eminently more… Read
Bangkok named world's top travel hot spot: MasterCard Travel May. 30, 2013 - 06:29AM JST ( 0 Comments ) Launching its third annual Global Destination Cities Index, MasterCard announced this week that Bangkok is this year's number one city for travel. While London reached the top spot in 2012, it was edged by the… Read
ANA serves up in-flight Ippudo ramen Travel May. 28, 2013 - 06:12AM JST ( 5 Comments ) Japan has earned plenty of foodie cred over the last few years. Tokyo has topped multiple lists of the best cities in the world to eat out in, morning talk shows showcase delicious, hole-in-the wall… Read
Travel picks: Top 10 golf resorts around the world Travel May. 27, 2013 - 06:34AM JST ( 0 Comments ) If your idea of a nature hike involves driving an elusive ball over acres of meticulously manicured greens, then bookmark this list of premier putting destinations created with golf enthusiasts in mind, hand-picked by the… Read
The grave of Christ – Japanese town solves many of world’s mysteries Travel May. 25, 2013 - 06:49AM JST ( 18 Comments ) For being a country so heavily steeped in traditional culture, Japan sure does love to fiddle with an amalgamation of spiritual folklore. Just listen to the bizarre conglomerate of beliefs practiced in one particular “town… Read
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Places in Japan that made an impact on foreign visitors Travel May. 24, 2013 - 06:54AM JST ( 21 Comments ) Every year, seven to eight million foreigners make the trip to Japan. But where do they go sightseeing? And, more importantly, do these places come up to scratch? A list of the most impressive sightseeing… Read
Travel picks: Top 10 quirky museums around the world Travel May. 22, 2013 - 05:54AM JST ( 1 Comment ) Hear the word museum and odds are you conjure up an image of portrait halls and sculpture gardens - the traditional home of traditional art. However, the world is a huge, creative and even quirky… Read